ES2998188T3 - Corner connection for entrance system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to profile arrangements and profile systems in the field of entrance systems. According to one aspect, the profile arrangement comprises a profile element (60) for receiving and mounting a panel (90). According to one aspect, the profile arrangement (100) can be connected to at least a second profile arrangement (200) by means of an interconnecting element (500) for assembling a support system or a movable door element of an entrance system. (Automatic translation with Google Translate, no legal value)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Corner connection for an entrance system

Field of technology

The present invention relates to a profile system for an entrance system comprising a profile arrangement connectable to further profile arrangements.

Background

Entrance systems often require large, heavy, and complex systems of metal profile elements that are assembled on the construction site. This is often a complex and time-consuming process involving cumbersome manual labor.

Profile elements can serve as a means for mounting glass panels and door elements. For example, metal profile elements can form both movable door elements and the frame for the movable door elements. With modern construction technology, the use of glass as a building material has become more common. Therefore, full-height glass entrance systems are often required so that the entrance system fits into the overall design of the building.

Full-height glass doors are associated with several challenges, namely enabling the glass panels to be mounted in the profile element system and achieving sufficient burglary protection, for example, by not allowing the glass panels to be removed from the outside.

Due to the large number and size of profile elements required in many entrance system applications, aluminum profile elements have often been favored in the past due to their low weight and aesthetically appealing surface finish.

However, aluminum is relatively expensive and sensitive to mechanical stress and impact compared to other metallic materials. Compared to aluminum, steel provides greater resistance to impact and mechanical stress at a relatively lower cost.

Steel profiles, such as rolled steel profiles, often have a rough surface. To cover the rough and unattractive surfaces of steel profiles, they are often painted.

Because painting is time-consuming, coated profiles are sometimes preferred. To attach the cladding to the profile, complex machining of the profile is often required to create features for screw attachment or screw pockets, etc. Glue can also be used, which often also requires a long assembly time for each cladding. Consequently, there is a need for a cladding process that is faster and less complex.

Furthermore, conventional profile systems often comprise a series of profiles of different lengths or characteristics to achieve the desired structure of the entrance system. This often requires an assembly process in which the assembler must closely follow pre-established instructions and is provided with no guidance as to which profile elements should be assembled together.

A prior art profile system is known from GB2416561A. Therefore, it is desired to provide a profile system that allows for rapid and easy assembly, enabling the assembly of panels and the interconnection of the profile arrangements of the profile system in a less complex and time-consuming manner.

Summary

Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a solution to the above-mentioned problems, reducing the disadvantages of prior art solutions.

An idea of the present invention is to provide a profile system for an entrance system that allows for a faster and less complex assembly process when configuring an entrance system.

In accordance with an embodiment not forming part of the present invention, a profile arrangement is provided for an entrance system. The profile arrangement comprises a profile element for receiving and mounting a panel. The profile element is provided with an elongated track extending along the profile element. The elongated track is arranged to receive an insert plate such that a section of the insert plate projects outwardly from said elongated track of the profile element.

The profile arrangement further comprises a first joint member for securing the panel to a first mounting lug of the profile element. Said first mounting lug protrudes from the profile element and extends along said profile element.

The first joint member is arranged to extend along the profile element and a first part of said first joint member is arranged to be fixed between the panel and the section of the insert plate that projects outwardly from the elongated track of the profile element.

According to the invention, a profile system is provided for an entrance system. The profile system comprises a profile arrangement connectable to at least one second profile arrangement via an interconnecting element for assembling a support system or a movable door member of an entrance system. The profile arrangement comprises a profile element.

The profile arrangement comprises a connecting member connected to a transverse end of the first profile element. The connecting member comprises a pair of connecting flanges projecting in a longitudinal direction of the first profile element from the transverse end of the first profile element.

At least one of the connecting flanges comprises a transversely projecting guide element arranged to slide in a corresponding guide track of the interconnecting element in a transverse direction of the profile arrangement.

Embodiments of the invention are defined by the appended dependent claims and are further explained in the detailed description section as well as in the drawings.

It should be emphasized that the term "comprises/comprising" when used in this specification is taken to specify the presence of stated features, constituent elements, steps, or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, constituent elements, steps, components, or groups thereof. All terms used in the claims should be construed according to their common meaning in the technical field, unless explicitly defined otherwise herein. All references to "a/an/the [element, device, component, means, step, etc.]" should be construed as referring to at least one example of the element, device, component, means, step, etc., unless explicitly indicated otherwise. The steps of any method disclosed herein do not have to be performed in the exact order disclosed, unless explicitly indicated.

Brief description of the drawings

Embodiments of the invention are described below, with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate non-limiting examples of how the inventive concept can be put into practice.

Figure 1 shows a schematic exploded view of a profile arrangement that is not part of the present invention.

Figure 2 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a profile arrangement not forming part of the present invention.

Figure 3 shows a perspective view of a profile system and a profile arrangement according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a profile system and a profile arrangement according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 shows a schematic perspective view of a profile system and a profile arrangement according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 shows a schematic perspective view of an interconnection element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 7 shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a connecting member and an interconnecting element of a profile system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed description of the achievements

An example of a profile arrangement will be described below. The profile arrangement is intended for implementation in an entrance system, specifically, for an entrance system comprising components incorporating panels. The components may include movable door members in the form of door leaves or revolving door members. Such components may also include a door support system, such as, for example, a door frame support system or a support system for a revolving door.

To achieve visually appealing properties and allow for a view through the entrance system, glass is often preferred as a panel material. However, it is noted that the panels can be made of, for example, wood, metal, plastic, or any material suitable for covering relatively large surfaces.

The support structure or movable door member may comprise a series of connectable profile arrangements used to accommodate and contain the panels in each direction. For example, in the field of revolving doors, a curved glass support structure is often used to provide the support structure surrounding the movable, i.e., revolving, door elements. The glass may extend from a profile arrangement arranged above the floor and upward toward an upper member of the entrance system to which the door operator and the center pillar of the movable door members are mounted. For example, said upper member may comprise an additional profile arrangement for receiving the glass.

Figure 1 schematically illustrates an exploded view of a profile arrangement for an entry system that is not part of the present invention.

The profile arrangement 10 comprises a profile element 60 for receiving and mounting a panel 90. The profile element 60 may be in the form of an elongated beam. The profile element 60 may have a hollow cross-section.

In some embodiments, the profile element is made of a steel material. Steel is generally more cost-effective in entry system applications compared to aluminum due to its lower material cost and the fact that less material is required to achieve similar stiffness and strength. Furthermore, steel is more resistant to wear and impact.

In some embodiments, the profile element is rolled, i.e., the cross-section of the profile element can be achieved by rolling. Rolling generally requires less machining in the later stages of production to achieve the desired shape and characteristics of the profile element while maintaining the structural strength and material properties of the steel.

The profile element 60 is provided with an elongated track 78. The elongated track 78 extends along the profile element 60. For mounting the panel 90, the elongated track 78 is arranged to receive an insert plate 80. The elongated track 78 is arranged to receive said insert plate 80 such that a section of the insert plate 80 projects outwardly from the elongated track 78 of the profile element 60.

Referring to Figure 2, a cross-sectional view of the profile arrangement is schematically shown. As shown in said figure, the profile arrangement comprises a first joint member 40 for securing the panel to a first mounting lug 76 of the profile element 60. The first mounting lug 76 projects from the profile element 60 and extends along the profile element 60.

In the field of entrance systems, full-height glass door brackets have become increasingly popular. In, for example, a revolving door, large bent or curved glass panels are often used. In some cases, the glass panels can be full-height glass panels that can extend the entire height of the entrance system. Such large glass panels are often cumbersome to mount in the entrance system.

With the profile arrangement of the embodiment shown, the panel 90 can be inserted into position by means of a straight horizontal movement of said panels and secured to the profile 60 by means of the insertion plate 80 and the first joint member 40. The panel can therefore be mounted without requiring vertical lifting or tilting. This is particularly advantageous because the panels are often large and bulky, and the space available for maneuvering and tilting the panel is often quite limited around and within the entry system.

Accordingly, mounting of panel 90 may be performed by first placing panel 90 on an upper stage of profile member 60 by means of a horizontal movement towards first mounting lug 76. When panel 90 is placed between said mounting lug 76 and elongated track 78 in the upper stage, insert plate 80 may be inserted into elongated track 78. Elongated track 78 extends inwardly from said upper stage.

Therefore, the insert plate 80 projects upwardly from the upper phase of the profile element 60 to form a projection projecting from the upper phase of the profile element 60. In one embodiment, the insert plate 80 is arranged to be removably arranged in said elongated track 78.

Then, the first joint member 40 can be positioned and fixed between the panel 90 and the projecting section of the insert plate 80 to exert a clamping force on the panel 90 toward the first mounting heel 76, that is, the first joint member is arranged to exert said clamping force on the panel 90 toward the first mounting heel 76.

The first joint member is therefore placed on top of the upper phase of the profile element 60, i.e. the phase being provided with the first mounting heel 76 and the elongated track 78.

The first portion 42 of the first gasket member 40 is arranged to be substantially parallel to the panel 90 and the insert plate 80 when the panel 90 is mounted to the profile arrangement 10. Accordingly, the elongated track 78 is arranged parallel to the panel 90 when said panel is mounted to the profile arrangement 10. This allows for more efficient sealing around the panel 90 as well as more rigid fixing of said panel 90 to the profile arrangement 10.

The first part 42 of the first joint member 40 may extend substantially along the entire length of the panel 90, that is, along an entire side of the panel 90, when said panel 90 is mounted in the profile arrangement 10. The first joint member 40 may be arranged to be clamped between the panel 90 and the insert plate 80. It is noted that only a part of the first joint member 40 may be clamped between said panel 90 and the insert plate 80.

In one embodiment, the first part 42 may be arranged to rest on the panel 90 when the panel 90 is mounted in the profile arrangement 10.

Referring to Figure 2, the elongated track extends from the top stage towards the center of the cross-section of the profile element 60, i.e. downwards from the top stage of said profile element 60. The elongated track 78 may be formed by a groove in the profile element 60, i.e. in the top stage of the profile element 60. Accordingly, the elongated track 78 is allowed to be manufactured with the profile element 60 by means of, for example, cold rolling without requiring subsequent additional machining. In this way, a more cost-effective and less complex manufacturing process is made possible.

In one embodiment, the profile element 60 has a hollow cross-section, whereby the aforementioned slit is formed from a portion of the upper phase of the profile element 60 that protrudes inwardly towards the center of the profile element 60.

Referring again to Figures 1-2, the profile arrangement 10 comprises at least one fixing element 63 for releasably securing a first lining plate 70. The lining plate 70 is arranged to cover a first side of the profile element 60. The at least one fixing element 63 is arranged to secure said first lining plate 70 to said first side of the profile element 60. The first side of the profile element is substantially perpendicular to the upper phase and extends along the length of the profile element 60. Therefore, the first side may be an outer phase of the profile element 60.

The cladding plate allows profile surfaces to be covered, which, especially in the case of steel profiles, can be rough and visually unattractive. It also allows flexibility in terms of altering the visual and material properties of the entrance system.

Furthermore, profile elements are often transported for relatively long periods of time. During transport, the surface finish of the profile element can be damaged due to collisions or wear as a result of the movement of the profile elements. Compared to a conventional surface-treated profile element, cladding plates provide a surface that can negate the visual degradation of the visible material of the profile element.

The at least one fastening element may be of any suitable conventional type. In one embodiment, the at least one fastening element 63 is a hook and loop fastening element, such as Velcro®. The hook and loop fastening element is adapted to be fastened to a corresponding hook and loop fastening element attached to the face plate 70. The fastening elements may be attached to the face plate and/or the profile element by means of an adhesive such as glue or double-sided tape.

Hook and loop fasteners allow for quick and easy assembly of the cladding plate. Furthermore, they allow flexibility in terms of positioning the fastener(s) along the profile element, depending on the length and structure of the cladding plate. Furthermore, the hook and loop fastener does not require machining of the cladding plate and/or the profile element, allowing for faster assembly. Furthermore, the cladding plate is typically relatively thin, so machining risks negatively affecting the structural integrity of the cladding plate. Consequently, the hook and loop fastener arrangement can negate the risk of such negative effects.

Referring to Figure 1, a series of fasteners can be arranged along the first side of the profile element. This allows the cladding plate to more closely follow the profile element, resulting in a more visually pleasing entrance system. Furthermore, the profile element can have a curved extension, such as, for example, in support structures for revolving doors, whereby a series of hook-and-loop fasteners allows the cladding to follow the curvature without driving screws and inducing tension in the cladding plate.

Referring again to Figures 1-2, the first side of the profile element 60 comprises a pair of flanges 69 extending along the profile element 60 to form a slot 68 between said pair of flanges 69. The flanges 69 project outwardly from the first side, i.e. the outer phase of the first side, substantially parallel to the upper phase of the profile element 60. The fixing element, i.e. the at least one fixing element 63, is arranged in said slot 68 to allow the first lining plate 70 to bear on the flanges 69 when fastened to the profile element 60 by means of the at least one fixing element 63. Accordingly, the space required for the inlet system can be reduced.

Furthermore, cable ties allow the load exerted on the cladding plate to be distributed away from the fixing elements. This reduces the risk of bending the cladding plate and/or damage to the cladding plate in the vicinity of the cladding plate fixing elements. Cable ties can also compensate for the offset tolerances of the cladding plate. In some cases, the cladding plate may not be completely shaped as desired, so cable ties allow the cladding plate to be held in place according to the desired extension of the cladding plate (i.e., bent or straight).

In one embodiment, the first gasket member 40 may be made of a resilient material, such as rubber. For example, the first gasket member 40 may be in the form of a rubber profile. The rubber profile may allow for a more tight seal around the panel and accommodate the offset tolerances of the panels as well as the profile element.

In one embodiment, the first gasket member 40 further comprises a second portion 41 which is arranged to extend between the panel 90 and the profile element 60 when the panel is mounted in the profile arrangement 10.

The second portion 41 is arranged to extend through the section of the insert plate 80 projecting from the elongated track 78 of the profile element 60 to substantially cover said insert plate 80.

In this way, easy and quick assembly and insertion of the panel 90 is enabled while the profile arrangement 10 is protected against external manipulation due to the first profile element 40 covering the insert plate 80.

As recognized by those skilled in the art, the second portion may have any shape suitable for extending between the panel 90 and the profile element. In one embodiment, the second portion 41 has an outer layer arranged to extend substantially diagonally away from the profile element 60 toward the panel 90.

Referring further to Figure 2, the first part 42 of the first joint member 40 has a phase comprising at least one deformable clamping flange 43. The at least one clamping flange 43 is arranged to bear on the panel element 90. Accordingly, a more secure clamping of the panel element 90 is achieved.

In one embodiment, said phase of the first part 42 is arranged to extend substantially parallel to the panel element 90, whereby the at least one fastening flange 43 is arranged to extend from said phase towards the panel element 90.

In one embodiment, the at least one clamping flange 43 extends substantially along the entire length of the first joint member 40.

To secure the joining of the first lining plate 70 and prevent unwanted removal of the lining plate, the lining plate may be locked in place by means of the first joint member 40. Referring to Figure 1-2, the first joint member 40 comprises a base portion 44. The base portion 44 is arranged to fit between the profile element 60 and the insert plate 80. The base portion 44 comprises a first joint member track extending along the first joint member 40, i.e. along the profile element 60.

The track of the first joint member 45 is arranged to receive a second mounting lug 75 of the profile element 60 and the lining plate 70. Said second mounting lug 75 extends along the length of the profile element 60.

In this way, the first joint member 40 covers the interface between the lining plate 70 and the profile element 60 which prevents the removal of the lining plate 70. Also, the track phase of the first joint member 45 can exert a clamping force that fixes the lining plate 70 to the profile element 60, i.e. the flanges of the profile element 60.

Referring to Figure 2, the cover plate 70 is arranged to extend so as to cover the outer phase of the second mounting heel 75. Therefore, the cover plate 70 and the second mounting heel 75 are arranged to extend into said track of the first joint member 45.

This may be particularly advantageous if the first seal member 40 is made of a resilient material, whereby the first seal member 40 may be arranged to snap-fit onto the insert plate 80 by means of the first seal member track 45. Consequently, a more secure and stronger connection is achieved between the first seal member 40 and the profile element 60.

In one embodiment, the second mounting lug 75 extends substantially parallel to the first mounting lug 75. As shown in Figure 2, the first and second mounting lugs are arranged to be on opposite sides of the panel 90.

In one embodiment, the base part 44 may extend parallel to the profile element 60. Thus, the base part 44 may rest on the upper phase of the profile element 60. Preferably, the base part 44 may extend parallel to the profile element and between the second mounting heel 75 and the insert plate 80.

In one embodiment, the profile arrangement 10 may be arranged to receive a second facing plate 71, whereby both the first side and the second side parallel to the first side are covered by facing plates. Both sides of the support structure or door member are typically visible and accessible to persons walking through the entrance system; accordingly, facing may be required on both sides of the profile arrangement.

Referring to Figure 2, the profile arrangement 10 comprises at least one further fastening element 64 for releasably securing the second facing plate 71. The second facing plate 71 is arranged to cover the second side of the profile element 60, the second side being opposite the first side of the profile element. Similar to the first side, the at least one further fastening element 64 is arranged on an outer face of the profile element, the outer face being opposite the outer face of the profile element with the fastening element 63.

The at least one fastening element may be of any conventional type. In one embodiment, the at least one additional fastening element 63 is a hook and loop fastening element, such as Velcro®. The at least one additional fastening element 64 may be a hook and loop fastening element adapted to be attached to a corresponding hook and loop fastening element attached to the second faceplate 71.

The second side of the profile element 60 comprises a pair of flanges 67 extending along the profile element 60 to form a slot 59 between said pair of flanges 67. The at least one further fixing element 74 is arranged in said slot 59 to allow the second lining plate 71 to be supported on the flanges 67 when fastened to the profile element 60 via the fixing element 64. Consequently, the space required for the inlet system can be reduced.

In addition, cable ties allow the load exerted on the cladding plate to be distributed away from the fastening elements. This prevents the risk of the cladding plate bending and/or damage near the cladding plate's fastening elements. Cable ties also compensate for the cladding plate's offset tolerances. In some cases, the cladding plate may not be completely shaped as desired, so cable ties allow the cladding plate to be held in place according to the desired length of the cladding plate (i.e., bent or straight).

Referring to Figure 2, a second joint member 50 is arranged to extend along the profile element 60. Said second joint member 50 comprises a first part 54 arranged to be fixed between the panel 90 and the first mounting heel 76.

The second joint member 50 extends substantially parallel to the first joint member 40. Furthermore, the second joint member 50 extends on an opposite side of the panel element 60 with respect to the first joint member 40 when the panel element 60 is mounted on the profile arrangement 10.

In one embodiment, the first portion 54 of the second joint member 50 extends parallel to the panel element 90 when the panel element 90 is mounted to the profile arrangement 10. Thus, the first portion 54 may extend parallel to and between the first mounting lug 76 and the panel element 90 when the panel element 90 is mounted to the profile arrangement 90.

Said first part 54 of the second joint member 50 extends within a second part 51 of said second joint member 50. The second part 51 is arranged to extend between the panel 90 and the first mounting heel 76 of the profile element 60. The second part 51 comprises an inner phase extending parallel to the profile element 60 arranged to abut the second facing plate 71 for securing said second facing plate 71 and the first mounting heel 76 between the first part 54 and the second part 52 of the second joint member 50.

The cover plate 71 is thus secured to the profile element 60 in a manner that prevents undesirable removal of the cover plate because the second sealing member 50 extends over the joint between the cover plate and the profile element. Furthermore, a more secure attachment of the cover plate is achieved.

Preferably, the second seal member 50 is made of a resilient material, so that it can be arranged to snap-fit onto the first mounting heel 76 and the lining plate 71. Accordingly, the lining plate 71 is arranged to extend so as to cover the outer layer of the first mounting heel 76.

The second joint member 50 comprises an outer phase 51 arranged to extend substantially diagonally away from the profile element 60 towards the panel 90.

Similar to the first gasket member, the first portion 54 of the second gasket member 50 has a portion comprising at least one deformable clamping flange 53 arranged to bear on the panel 90.

The first seal member 40 and the second seal member 40 are preferably elastic, i.e., made of an elastic material. The first and second seal members may be made of a rubber material.

In one embodiment, the flanges 68 on the first side and the flanges 69 on the second side of the profile element 60 extend into the second mounting heel 75 and the first mounting heel 76, respectively.

In one embodiment, the second mounting lug 75 protrudes less from the upper phase of the profile element 60 than the first mounting lug 76.

According to one aspect, an entrance system is provided. The entrance system comprises at least one movable door member and a support structure for mounting the movable door member, wherein the movable door member and/or the support structure comprises at least one panel 90 and at least one profile arrangement for receiving said panel 90 according to any of the embodiments described above.

In one embodiment, the profile arrangement 10 may be for an entrance system in the form of a revolving door entrance system. The profile arrangement may be for a support structure for the movable door members of the revolving door entrance system. The support structure of the revolving door entrance system has a curved surface; accordingly, the profile element 60 may be substantially curved along its length, i.e., the profile element 60 may be substantially bent. Because the lining plate is preferably flexible, it can follow the curved shape of the profile element along the attachment elements.

In accordance with the invention, there is provided a profile system according to claim 1. The profile system provides means for enabling rapid and easy-to-use assembly of various profile arrangements for assembling a support system or movable door member of an entrance system. In one embodiment, the profile system may comprise the features described above for panel assembly.

Referring to Figure 3, a schematic drawing of a profile system comprising a plurality of profile arrangements. The profile arrangements are assembled together by means of an interconnecting element, whereby each profile arrangement comprises a connecting member for mounting to the interconnecting element.

The profile system comprises a plurality of profile arrangements, as shown in Figure 3, the first profile arrangement 100 and the second profile arrangement 200 being connected by means of at least one interconnecting element 500. Accordingly, the first profile arrangement can be connected to at least the second profile arrangement. Each of the first and second profile arrangements comprises profile elements 160 and 260 and is each provided with connecting members 110 and 210, respectively. Therefore, the profile arrangements 100, 200 can be assembled together by connecting the connecting members 110, 210 to the interconnecting element 500. This can preferably be achieved by means of fixing elements that extend through the interconnecting element 500 as well as the connecting members 110 and 210.

The profile system further comprises at least one cover element 561. Preferably, the profile system comprises first and second cover elements 561 and 562. The cover element or elements are arranged to substantially cover the interconnection element 500 and the connection members 110 and 210 when the connection members 110 and 210 are connected to said interconnection element 500. In this way, the connection between the profile arrangements is less exposed, ensuring additional protection against theft or vandalism.

In one embodiment, at least one of the cover element 561 and 562 comprises mounting guides 563, 564. The mounting guides 563, 564 are arranged to be received by corresponding openings in the connection members 110, 210 and the interconnection element 500. Accordingly, the mounting guides 563, 564 are arranged to extend through the connection members 110, 210 and at least partially through the interconnection element 500.

Figure 4 represents a cross-sectional view of the profile system according to one embodiment. The profile arrangement 100 comprises the profile element 160 that can be connected to at least the second profile element 260 of the second profile arrangement to assemble a support system or movable door member of an entrance system. As shown in the reference Figure, the first profile element 160 and the second profile element are hollow profile elements, preferably made of steel material.

Profile elements 160 and 260 are elongated profile elements for assembling a support system or movable door member of an entrance system.

In one embodiment, the connecting members are made of any of zinc, aluminum, or plastic. The connecting members can be molded.

The first and second profile arrangements 100 and 200 each comprise connecting members 110, 210. In one embodiment, the first and second profile arrangements share the same substantial characteristics that will be described below with reference to the first profile arrangement.

The connecting member 110 is connected to a transverse end of the first profile element 160 which is connected to a transverse end of the profile element 160. Accordingly, the transverse end is a terminal phase perpendicular to the length of the first profile element 160.

Turning to Figure 5, which more closely represents the connecting members of the first and second profile arrangement joined by means of the interconnecting element 500, the connecting member 110 comprises a pair of connecting flanges 170. The connecting flanges 170 project in a longitudinal direction, of the first profile element 160, i.e. along the profile element 160, from the transverse end of the first profile element 160.

The connecting flanges 170 and 270 are provided with through holes 173, 273 extending through said connecting flanges, i.e. through the flange phases of the connecting flanges 170 and 270. Said flange phases being arranged to bear on the interconnecting element 500 when mounted on the interconnecting element 500. Furthermore, the interconnecting element 500 comprises corresponding through holes 531, 532, 533 arranged to align with the through holes 173, 273 for fastening the first profile arrangement 100 and the second profile arrangement 200 to the interconnecting element 500.

In one embodiment, the through holes of the connecting flanges 173, 273 and the interconnection element 500 are arranged to receive the mounting guides 563, 564 of the cover elements 561, 562. Accordingly, the profile arrangements can be fastened in a faster manner that does not require any complex action on the part of the operator assembling the profile system. Because the mounting guides lock the profile arrangements in place, the cover plate can only be secured to the interconnection element 500 by means of a fixing element that can extend through the cover plates 561, 562 and the interconnection element. Accordingly, the interconnection element comprises a hole 534 for receiving said fixing element, the hole 534 being provided on an outer phase of the interconnection element 500. Said outer phase may be the same phase where the guide tracks are arranged. Furthermore, said outer phase of the interconnection element 500 is arranged to rest on the flange phase of the connection flanges 173 and 273 when the first and second profile arrangements are mounted on the interconnection element 500.

With reference to Figure 6, at least one of the connecting flanges 170 comprises a transversely projecting guide element arranged to slide in a corresponding track 592 of the interconnecting element in a transverse direction of the profile arrangement 100. The transverse direction of the profile arrangement 100 may accordingly be a direction that is perpendicular to the length of the profile arrangement and/or the profile element.

The connecting member 110 comprises an inwardly extending portion 116. The inwardly extending portion is arranged to be inserted into the hollow profile element 160. The inwardly extending portion 116 comprises two parallel and longitudinally extending sections 116 for connection to the profile element 160.

In this way, the connecting member can be fitted onto the profile element prior to assembly of the support system or the movable door member by means of the inwardly extending portion 116 extending into the adjacent profile element. Consequently, a modular movable door member and/or support system is achieved. Furthermore, it allows the connecting members to be concealed from the outside, thereby reducing the risk of tampering.

The connecting member 110 comprises a pair of base parts 111, each arranged to rest on the transverse end of the profile element 160.

In one embodiment, the pair of base portions 111 are adapted to rest on a first and second edge of the transverse end of the profile element 160, respectively. The first edge is opposite and parallel to the second edge.

To guide the inwardly extending portion 160 into the profile element 160, the connecting member comprises at least one pair of mounting projections 169. The mounting projections are arranged to slidably engage a corresponding inner portion of the profile element 160 upon insertion of the inwardly extending portion 116 into the profile element 160.

The mounting projections 169 guide the insertion movement of the connecting member, which can reduce the risk of mounting errors during assembly. The mounting projections also achieve a stronger connection between the connecting member 110 and the profile element 160 because the mounting projections provide a reinforcing contact force that counteracts impacts and/or mechanical stress.

The connecting member 110 is provided with at least one longitudinally extending opening to allow passage through the connecting member 110 into the profile element 160. Profile systems in the field of entry systems are subject to tampering due to theft and vandalism. The opening may provide protection for the wires and/or cables of the entry system by allowing such wires and/or cables to extend through the interconnected profile arrangements.

As shown in Figure 4, each of the connecting members 110, 210 comprises through holes 163, 263 for being mounted to an inner portion of the profile elements 160, 260. Accordingly, the profile elements 160, 260 comprise corresponding holes for receiving a fixing element and securing said connecting members to the profile elements. Preferably, the fixing element may be a rivet.

Referring to Figure 6, the transversely projecting guide element 179 projects inwardly from the inner phase of the at least one of the connection flanges 170, i.e. the inner flange phase of the connection flanges 170. The pair of connection flanges 170 are arranged to at least partially cover the interconnection element 500. The transversely projecting element 179 accordingly projects inwardly towards the longitudinal central axis of the profile arrangement.

In one embodiment, each of the connecting flanges 170 comprises the transversely projecting element 179. The transversely projecting element or elements may be projecting lugs extending transversely across the connecting flange 170, i.e. across the entire width of the connecting flanges 170 arranged on the inner flange phase.

Figure 7 schematically represents the interconnection element 500. The interconnection element 500 comprises the first guide track 592 for slidably receiving the transversely protruding guide element 179 of the first profile arrangement 100 in a transverse direction of the first profile arrangement 100. Accordingly, the first guide track 592 is arranged to receive the transversely protruding element 179 in a direction that is perpendicular to the length and extent of the first profile arrangement and the profile element.

The interconnecting element 500 further comprises a second guide track 591 for slidably receiving the protruding guide element 279 of the second profile arrangement 200 in a transverse direction of the second profile arrangement 200. Accordingly, the second guide track 591 is arranged to receive the transversely protruding element 179 of the second profile arrangement 200 in a direction that is perpendicular to the length and extent of the second profile arrangement and profile element.

In one embodiment, the first guide track 592 and the second guide track 591 extend substantially parallel and at a distance from each other to interconnect the first and second profile arrangements longitudinally.

In one embodiment, the interconnecting element 500 further comprises a third guide track 593. The third guide track 593 is for slidably receiving the protruding guide element of the third profile arrangement in a transverse direction of the third profile arrangement. Accordingly, the third guide track 593 is arranged to receive the transversely protruding element of the third profile arrangement in a direction that is perpendicular to the length and extent of the third profile arrangement and the profile element.

The first guide track 592 is substantially orthogonal to the third guide track 593 to interconnect the first and third profile arrangements perpendicularly. The first and third guide tracks are arranged to receive the first and third profile arrangements perpendicular to each other.

Preferably, the interconnection element 500 is provided with at least one through passage 521, 522 for receiving a wire and/or cable 700. The wire and/or cable 700 may extend between at least two of the profile arrangements, i.e. the first, second and third profile arrangements.

Referring to Figure 7, the guide tracks, i.e. the first, second and third guide tracks are formed by elongated slots arranged in an outer phase of the interconnecting element 500. Said elongated slots define elongated grooves that allow the transversely protruding guide element to be guided.

In one embodiment, the first, second, and third guide tracks 592, 591, and 593 are arranged to intersect. The first, second, and third guide tracks 592, 591, and 593 may be further arranged to extend across the entire face of the interconnection element 500. Accordingly, the first guide track and the second guide track 592 and 591 are arranged to extend across the outer face of the interconnection element 500 in a first direction that is parallel to a first pair of outer edges of the interconnection element 500. The third guide track is arranged to extend across the outer face of the interconnection element 500 in a second direction that is parallel to a second pair of outer edges of the interconnection element 500. The first direction is perpendicular to the second direction. The continuous guide tracks allow for easier insertion of the profile arrangements. In addition, continuous guide tracks can be achieved in a less expensive manner during manufacturing.

In one embodiment, the interconnecting element 500 has a second outer layer that is parallel to the outer layer, whereby the second outer layer also comprises guide tracks identical to the first outer layer. In this way, the interconnecting element can be symmetrical in terms of the features for receiving the profile arrangements. During assembly, one problem with conventional profile systems has been that the operator assembling the profile system must correctly orient each profile, which is associated with longer assembly times as well as a higher risk of assembly errors. Symmetrical interfaces for connecting the profile arrangements can address such problems.

In one embodiment, the connecting flanges of the profile arrangements are arranged to be mounted on the outer phase of the interconnection element 500 to at least partially cover said outer phase.

Referring to said Figure 7, through holes 531, 532, 533 for securing the profile arrangements to the interconnection element 500 are arranged to secure the connection members of a first, second and third profile arrangement to the T-shaped interconnection element 500. Accordingly, a profile system can be achieved that allows the connection of multiple profiles while allowing for faster and easier assembly.

It should be appreciated that, although numerous features and advantages of the present invention have been set forth in the foregoing description, together with details of the structure and function of the invention, the description is illustrative only and changes in detail, especially in matters of shape, size and arrangement of parts, may be made within the scope of the invention to the fullest extent indicated by the appended claims.

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1. A profile system for an input system, the profile system comprising: a first profile arrangement (100); a second profile arrangement (200); and an interconnection element (500), wherein the first profile arrangement (100) is connectable to the second profile arrangement (200) by means of the interconnecting element (500) to assemble a support system or mobile door element of an entrance system, wherein each of the first and second profile arrangements (100, 200) comprises: a hollow profile element (160), and a connecting element (110) connected to a transverse end of the profile element (160), characterized in that the connection element (110) comprises a pair of connection flanges (170) protruding in a longitudinal direction of the profile element (160) from the transverse end of the profile element (160), wherein the connection element (110) comprises an inwardly extending portion (116) arranged to be inserted into the profile element (160), wherein the inwardly extending portion (116) comprises two parallel and longitudinally extending phases (116) for attachment to the profile element (160), whereby at least one of the connection flanges (170) comprises a transversely protruding guide element (179), and wherein the interconnection element (500) comprises a first guide track (592) for slidably receiving the protruding guide element (179) of the first profile arrangement (100) in a transverse direction of the first profile arrangement (100). 2. The profile system according to claim 1, according to which the interconnecting element (500) comprises a second guide track (591) for slidably receiving a guide element protruding transversely (279) from the second profile arrangement (200) in a transverse direction of the second profile arrangement (200). 3. The profile system according to claim 2, wherein the first guide track (592) and the second guide track (591) extend substantially parallel and at a distance from each other to interconnect the first and second profile arrangements (100, 200) longitudinally. 4. The profile system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, the profile system comprising: a third profile arrangement comprising a hollow profile element (160), and a connection element (110) attached to a transverse end of the profile element (160), the connection element (110) comprising a pair of connection flanges (170) protruding in a longitudinal direction of the profile element (160) from the transverse end of the profile element (160), wherein the connection element (110) comprises an inwardly extending portion (116) arranged to be inserted into the profile element (160), wherein the inwardly extending portion (116) comprises two parallel and longitudinally extending phases (116) for attachment to the profile element (160), whereby at least one of the connection flanges (170) comprises a transversely protruding guide element (179), wherein the interconnection element (500) comprises the third guide track (593) for slidably receiving the protruding guide element of the third profile arrangement in a transverse direction of the third profile arrangement. 5. The profile system according to claim 4, wherein the first guide track (592) is substantially orthogonal to the third guide track (593) to interconnect the first and third profile arrangements perpendicularly. 6. The profile system according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the guide tracks (591, 592, 593) are formed by grooves arranged in an outer phase of the interconnecting element (500). 7. The profile system according to claim 6, wherein the connection flanges of the profile arrangements (100, 200) are arranged to be mounted on the outer phase of the interconnection element (500) to at least partially cover said outer phase. 8. The profile system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the interconnection element (500) is provided with at least one through passage (522, 521) for accommodating a wire and/or cable (700) extending between at least two of any of the first, the second and the third profile arrangements.